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Technical & Social Program

Monday, September 04

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08:10-10:20

Technical Sessions

BALLROOM A, B & C

BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 1

Session 1: Applied Artificial Intelligence I

Session 2

Session 2: OT-IT Integration I

Session 3

Session 3: Advanced Process Control I

08:10

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Daily update

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Daily update

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Daily update

08:20

eng

Transforming mining reliability through predictive maintenance at scale

Abraham Ortiz, Emerson, Mexico and Joao Pedro Almeida, Emerson, Brazil

eng

Cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory compliance as enablers of secure digital mining

Yaser Alsakaji and Douglas Gomes, Intelltech Intelligent Technologies, Brazil

spa

Simulación simplificada de línea de flotación para identificación y control multivariable predictivo

Walter Eskuche, Autonomation, Chile; y Milind Karkare, Autonomation, Estados Unidos

08:40

eng

AI-assisted knowledge access for maintenance personnel in heterogeneous mining fleets

Veronica Gacitua, Ribbeon, USA; and Claudio Gacitua, Innovaengine, Chile

spa

Terrestra Altiplano: optimización exacta del despacho de flotas de camiones de extracción para una orquestación prescriptiva en tiempo real

Geff Lang, Terrestra, Chile

spa

NMP Optimizer: alineando la estrategia con la operación de la concentradora

Robert von Loebenstein, Andritz, Chile

09:00

spa

Modelamiento físico e IA aplicado al mantenimiento predictivo y optimización de procesos en minería

Víctor Chávez y Javier Meza, ABB, Chile

spa

Ciberseguridad industrial en sistemas OT en operación: integración progresiva basada en IEC62443

Ricardo Pozo, Inprint, Chile, y María Taberna, Steryon, Spain

eng

Fuzzy expert system for level control in the iron ore flotation process

Lucas Reis and Rafaela Reis, Vale, Brazil; Jeferson Reis and Jonas Assis, IHM Stefanini, Brazil

09:20

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De modelos predictivos a decisiones operacionales: implementación de LM-ORION en la planta concentradora Candelaria

René Quezada, Adolph Möller, Luis Ayala, Diego Rojas y José Aguirre, Distrito Candelaria, Lundin Mining, Chile

spa

Sistema de monitoreo de cumplimiento en señales de pare en minería a cielo abierto

Hugo Gonçalves, Arthur Franca, Ruda Martins y Sergio Junior, Hexagon, Brasil; Anthony Gutarra y Aldo Olarte, Hexagon, Peru

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Control avanzado de proceso con límite adaptativo de presión basado en señales de vibración: optimización del molino SAG en Cerro Corona

José Aedo, César Ramirez, Augusto Flores y Eduardo de la Torre, GoldFields Cerro Corona, Perú

09:40

eng

AI remote monitoring: enhancing safety and efficiency in iron ore mining

Yan Oliveira, Weir Motion Metrics, Brazil; and Gilney de Freitas, Vale, Brazil

spa

Convergencia OT-IT en minería habilitada por Ethernet APL y plataformas IIoT

Rodrigo Assman, Endress+Hauser, Chile

eng

Beyond the froth: digital control non-visual flotation systems

Tuhin Banerjee, Jasper Schaffer and David Hatton, Woodgrove Technologies, Canada

10:00

spa

Quantifying the impact of AI sensing on payload compliance at Vale Iron Ore Mine

Yan Oliveira, Weir Motion Metrics, Brazil; and Fábio Ferreira, Vale, Brazil

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Agile and capital-efficient upgrade of an autonomous fleet management system in Chile

Miguel González, PwC, Chile

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Estimador de granulometría en alimentadores a molino SAG, basado en modelos de Machine Learning de clusterización

Ignacio Villalobos, Honeywell, Chile; Marcelo Navarro y Sergio Rubilar, Anglo American Digital Automation, Chile

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11:00-12:40

Technical Sessions

BALLROOM A, B & C

BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 4

Session 4: Machine Learning & Predictive Analytics

Session 5

Session 5: Digital Transformation Management

Session 6

Session 6: Process Optimization I

11:00

eng

AI sensing for GET loss prevention and fragmentation analysis at Vale Sossego

Yan Oliveira, Weir Motion Metrics, Brazil; and Matheus Santiago, Vale, Brazil

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Integrated metallurgical data from laboratory to pilot for continuous interpretation

Sandy Prieto and Ryan Monteith, SGS Canada

eng

Autonomous crushing: automation and control in crushing and screening processes

Mário Sérgio Santos, Alexandre Gomes, Cássio Pascoal, Daniel Luiz de Souza, Gabriel Duarte, Kaike Silva, Pedro Henrique de Moura and Camila Carneiro, Vale, Brazil

11:20

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Implementación de modelos de deep learning para la predicción de arcillas en la planificación minera

Pablo Vega, Ricardo Kreft y Julian Ravanal, Radomiro Tomic, Codelco; Valentina Elgueta, Cesar Briceño, Carlos Barrio y Javier Inostroza, Chuquicamata, Codelco; Tomás Rodriguez, Jacqueline Harris, Pablo Soto y Maximiliano Contreras, Mineral Forecast, Chile

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Plataforma digital para revisión y auditoría de modelos BIM aplicada al diseño de plantas del mercado minero

Miguel Angel Barraza y Juan José Ramos, WSP, Chile

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Ajuste dinámico de velocidades de rebose en flotación, según calidad del concentrado de hierro

Felipe Moreno, Honeywell, Chile; Matheus Moreira, Anglo American, Brasil y Sergio Rubilar, Anglo American, Chile

11:40

spa

Predicting blast-induced vibration risks using machine learning for proactive mine planning

Nicolás Rebolledo, Cristián Olmos, Hugo Lozano and Pablo Durán, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Chile

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Marco de decisión y business case para adoptar robótica en minería subterránea

José Manuel Ortiz y Francisco Zapata, Kinamics Robotics SpA, Chile

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Integración de control MPC con lógica carro tripper para optimización en líneas acidificación

Patricio Varas, Carlos Yanten, Pablo Karelovic y Felipe Arriagada, Honeywell; Jonathan Aqueveque, Casa Matriz, Codelco; Victor Gómez y Francisco Poblete, Gabriela Mistral, Codelco, Chile

12:00

spa

Geo-target 3D: modelo predictivo para blancos de perforación

Estefany Cordova, Yhon Vila y Andrea Quevedo, Alpayana, Perú

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Implementación de camiones autónomos en minería: aprendizajes y factores críticos

Rubén Valdebenito, Loreto Stange y Agustín Lomello, Accenture, Chile

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Control granulométrico en el reclamo de la pila de acopio para incrementar el tratamiento de la molienda SAG

Eduardo Teuber, Elecmetal, Chile; y Álvaro Rendón, ECN Scientific/ECN Automation, Chile

12:20

eng

Optimizing through data: fragmentation monitoring

Matías Castro, Sebastian Fuentes, Rodrigo Veliz, Fernando García and Felipe Moroni, Orica, Chile; and Juan Aravena, Teck, Chile

eng

Scaling autonomous crushing: from pilot implementation to a structured transformation program

Juliene Oliveira, Gabriel Lott, and Luiz Rogério de Freitas Junior, Vale, Brazil; and Wendelling Andrade and Paulo Cruz, Accenture, Brazil

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Optimización del chancado mediante APIs: maximización de tonelaje a plantas concentradoras (TBC)

Joaquín González y Manuel Vasquez, BHP CAS, Chile

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14:10-15:50

Technical Sessions

BALLROOM A, B & C

BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 7

Session 7: AI for Mining Operations I

Session 8

Session 8: Industrial Connectivity & Digital Architecture

Session 9

Session 9: Industrial Networks & Communications

14:10

eng

Integration of geometallurgy and AI for predictive and real-time optimization in mineral processing

Henrique Gonçalves, Glauber Lopes and Giovanni Felice, Samarco Mineração, Brazil; and Matheus La Guardia, Progen, Brazil

eng

IoT-based GNSS Infrastructure for scalable positioning in surface mining assets operations

Felipe Silva, Eduardo Borges, Paulo Braga, Weslley Camilo, Bruno Vicentini, Bruno Ogando, Danilo de Lima, Federal University of Lavras; Leandro Camargo, Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Rio Grande do Sul; Claudio Dal Col and Bruna Ferreira, Vale, Brazil

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Conectividad móvil pública gestionada como habilitador de soluciones IoT en faenas mineras

Frane Franulic, Entel Digital, Chile

14:30

prt

UAV-AI Framework for inferring subsurface fragmentation using AI-modeled surface metrics

Eraldo Florencio, Strayos, Brazil; Chandrahas Nidumukkala and  Ravi Sahu, Strayos, India

spa

De la recomendación a la operación: arquitectura cloud-edge para IA industrial

Luis Nieto, SDP Tecnología, Chile; Eduardo Magalhães, Aignosi, Brasil; y Jeancarlo Teixeira, Samarco Mineração, Brasil

prt

Reframing OT connectivity for digital mining: a service-oriented reference architecture

Wallace Carvalho and Wendelling Andrade, Accenture, Brazil; and Priscila Guedes, Vale, Brazil

14:50

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Accelerating geological domain definition through AI in an integrated modeling environment

Olga Reshetnikova, Dassault Systèmes, Brazil; José González, Dassault Systèmes, Chile; and Isabella Buitrago, Dassault Systèmes, Colombia

spa

Arquitectura segura IT/OT para la continuidad operacional de Nova Andino (SQM)

Joaquin Cortez, Orlando Rodriguez, Abiel Andrade, Nova Andino, Chile

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Arquitectura de comunicaciones 10GPON y WiFi 6 como habilitador de la transformación digital en minería subterránea

Samuel Tuesta, Maycol Garro, York Dueñas y Antonio Bernaola, Compañía Minera Poderosa, Perú

15:10

eng

Grounding hyperspectral deep learning in geological expertise and physical reality

Nathalie Risso, Angel Aramayo and Dean Riley, University of Arizona, USA

eng

From controller-centric systems to decoupled and distributed control in mining

Nasir Shaik, Honeywell, Australia

spa

Transformación digital en minería: redes inalámbricas como base para inteligencia artificial y calidad de datos (TBC)

Jorge Espinoza, Emerson, Costa Rica

15:30

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Geovision IA: interpretación geológica de testigos de perforación a partir de imágenes

Alvaro Zapata, Telmo Castañeda, Aldair Buleje y Andrea Quevedo, Alpayana, Perú

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Visión holística de procesos mineros a través de una arquitectura integrada de flujo de información

Jorge León y Mateus Pinheiro, Innomotics, Chile

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Smart Traffic: gestión inteligente del tránsito en acceso principal

José Criado, Jesús Acuña y Piero Zela, Alpayana, Perú

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16:30-18:10

Technical Sessions

BALLROOM A, B & C

BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 10

Session 10: Applied Artificial Intelligence II

Session 11

Session 11: Integrated Digital Platforms

Session 12

Session 12: Technological Innovation for Mining

16:30

eng

Soft sensor for data complementation in tailing dam piezometers

Tiago Silva and Gustavo Pessin, Instituto Tecnológico Vale, Brazil; and Adrielle Santana, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Brazil

eng

Disaster detection and early warning technologies: a solution for high availability in geotechnical monitoring

Leonardo Queiroz, Bárbara Houri and Camila Nunes de Souza, Vale, Brazil

spa

Sistema integrado de monitoreo de vibraciones para la optimización de la convivencia operacional entre minas OP y UG

Edgar Vielma y Fernando García, Orica, Chile; Claudio Becerra y Claudio Montenegro, Minera Candelaria Lundin Mining, Chile

16:50

eng

Analysis of critical features importances in tailings and waste rock piles using ensemble learning models

Sueli Silva, Samarco Mineração, Brazil; Claudio Resende, Kelson Figueiredo, Thayane Simoes, Celso Romanel, and Roberto Quevedo, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

spa

Alto rendimiento de GPS en P&T con soporte en gemelo digital

Gabriel Ibarra y Alexis Troncoso, Geocom, Chile

eng

Digital transformation of territorial analysis in mining projects using artificial intelligence

Gisele Ramos and Talita Bracher, Vale, Brazil; and Isabella Alves, The Bakery, Innovation Consultant, Brazil

17:10

spa

MiningDecisionSupport: plataforma digital trazable para selección de métodos de explotación en minería subterránea

Gonzalo Bouldres, Felipe Cancino, Francisco Saavedra, Eduardo Latorre y Andrés Pardo, Universidad de Atacama, Chile

spa

Control predictivo con analítica avanzada en celdas cleaner en planta de sulfato de litio

Karina Milanca, Sebastián Oñate y David Rojas, Nova Andino, Chile

spa

Inspección digital, modelos predictivos y agentes conversacionales: caso de éxito en CH&T

José Gómez y Felipe Iturrieta, Innomotics, Chile

17:30

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Integración geometalúrgica y analítica avanzada en molienda SAG

Francisco Soto, Gabriel Berkowitz y Vicente Rojas; Empírica Consultores, Chile

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Convergencia tecnológica en seguridad minera: bitácora digital y SOC como nuevos paradigmas

Carlos Walther, Christian Johannesen and Diego Pandolfa, Guard Service, Chile

prt

Machine learning-enabled social impact assessment in large-scale Amazon mining

Fabio Abdala, University of São Paulo, Brazil

17:50

spa

Agentes de inteligencia artificial trazables para decisiones operacionales mineras

Arturo Martínez, Eclipse Data Innovations, Chile

spa

APC e Industrial DataOps en minería: dos problemas, una convergencia necesaria

Sergio Campana, Rockwell Automation, Chile

eng

AI copilot for the generation of mineral reserve technical reports

Carolina Takano, Vitor Ohnesorge and Gustavo Zanetti, Vale, Brazil

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18:40-20:00

Opening Ceremony

BALLROOM A & B

BALLROOM A & B

Opening Ceremony

18:40

spa

Welcome Words

  • Mimy Mackenzie, Conference Manager, Gecamin, Chile
  • Victor Babarovich, Minería Digital 2026 Program Director; Technological Innovation Consultant, Chile
  • Javier Ruiz-del-Solar, Minería Digital 2026 Co-Organizer; Executive Director, Advanced Mining Technology Center (AMTC), Universidad de Chile
  • Alexis Fuentealba, Minería Digital 2026 Co-Organizer; Head of Mechatronics Engineering Program, Universidad de Tarapacá, Chile
  • Gustavo Pessin, Minería Digital 2026 Co-Organizer; Mining Automation Area Researcher, Vale Institute of Technology, Brazil
  • Nathalie Risso, Minería Digital 2026 Co-Organizer; Assistant Professor, Dept. of Mining and Geological Engineering, The University of Arizona, USA

19:30

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From Digital to Sustainable: Creating the Mining Operations of Tomorrow

Priscila Guedes, Engineering Manager, Technology Projects, Vale, Brazil

Technical & Social Program

Monday, September 04

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08:10-10:00

Technical Sessions

BALLROOM A, B & C

BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 13

Session 13: Artificial Intelligence & Asset Management

Session 14

Session 14: Digital Transformation in Practice

Session 15

Session 15: Process Modelling, Control & Optimization

08:10

spa

Daily update

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Daily update

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Daily update

08:20

prt

Artificial intelligence for asset health and performance management

Daniela Andrade and Bruno Balbi, EY, Brazil and Gabriela Castro, Alexandre Pigatti, Nikolas Oliveira, Rodrigo Martins and Maria Sousa, Vale, Brazil

spa

RockVision DTwin: inteligencia geoespacial para control operacional minero

Fabrizio García y Antonio Cedeño; RockBlast Design Spa, Chile

eng

Feature representation for ML soft sensors in conveyor belt mass flow estimation

Niliken Silva, Vale, Brazil; Luísa Ferreira, Gustavo Pessin and Thomás Vargas Pinto, Instituto Tecnológico Vale, Brazil; Francisco Diniz and Jó Ueyama, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil

08:40

prt

Context lifecycle framework: bridging project-to-operation handover in Latam mining

Vitor Bueckmann, Octave, Brazil

eng

Interoperable architecture for greenfield and brownfield digital mine projects

Marcelo Ribeiro and Giovanino Di Niro, Siemens, Brazil

spa

Modelación de pilas mezcla para la gestión de humedad y reducción de atollos en Planta PTMP-DCH

Alonso Figueroa, Gonzalo Farías, Valentina Elgueta, Diego Tarazona y Luis Barboza, División Chuquicamata, Codelco, Chile

09:00

spa

Modelo de agentes IA aplicado en asset management y excelencia operacional

Nicolás Pollmann y Matías Sánchez, Accenture, Chile

eng

A cognitive governance layer for reliable AI assisted decision making in mining

Sandro Freitas, Vale, Brazil

spa

Estrategia de detección y gestión de pérdida de carga en correas para evitar atollos

Gabriel Droguett y Nicolás Fuenzalida, Honeywell, Chile

09:20

spa

Plataforma inteligente para monitoreo y predicción de procesos industriales en minería

Felipe Castillo, I&T Solutions, Chile

eng

What have we learnt from the first 25 years of our digital journey in mining and oil and gas

Tony Edwards, StepChange Global, United Kingdom; and Jonathan Mayhew, Chile

spa

Sistema de control MPC para alimentación mixta de mineral fresco y ripios en planta de aglomerado

David Arancibia y Marco Encina, Honeywell, Chile; Camilo Labrín y Cristian Orellana, Minera Spence, Chile

09:40

spa

Modelos de Mineral Tracking: cinco años de experiencia en Codelco

Magdalena Ribbeck, Casa Matriz, Codelco, Chile; y Felipe Santibañez, Accenture, Chile

spa

La importancia de la integración de información minera en una única plataforma tecnológica

Claudia Merino y Felipe Robles, Codelco, Chile

spa

Sistema integrado de recomendaciones en molienda SAG para optimizar rendimiento mediante IT/OT

Felipe Figueroa, Oscar Hernández, Pablo Bustos, Luis Figueroa, Cristian Leyton y Mario Vergara, Minera Los Pelambres, Chile

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10:40-11:20

Technical Sessions

BALLROOM A, B & C

BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 16

Session 16: Industrial Cybersecurity

Session 17

Session 17: Mining Electrification & Energy Efficiency

Session 18

Session 18: Advanced Analytics & Optimization

10:40

spa

Secure digital mining: Integrating IT, OT and compliance in critical environments

Martín Fonzo, Certenza, Argentina

spa

Integrated optimization of haulage operations and energy management in underground mining

Fernando Soto-Naranjo, Ángela Flores, Luis Orellana, Marcos Orchard, Pierre Nancel-Penard and Javier Ruiz-del-Solar, U. de Chile; Víctor Bucarey, U. de O’Higgins, Chile; Gonzalo Monsalve and Gonzalo Ramírez, Codelco, Chile

eng

Productivity increase through the optimization of exclusion zones using new digital technologies

Igor Oliveira and Jair Alarcon, Orica, Brazil; Carlos Campos and João Soares, Vale, Brazil

11:00

spa

Deepfake e IA en minería: estrategia integral frente a la suplantación de identidad

Danilo Pomalaza y Melissa Nole, Compañía Minera Antamina, Perú

spa

Technical and economic evaluation of electric trucks fleet for the Andean countries

Gerson Bastos and Pablo Monsalve, Ausenco, Chile

spa

Integración de analítica avanzada y conocimiento experto para la detección anticipada de eventos críticos en minería

Martín Erazo y Pablo Zúñiga, Metso, Chile

11:20

spa

Auditabilidad desde el origen: integración de datos para contabilidad metalúrgica

Brayan Churata, Joe Vilchez y Jhon Muñoz, Datamine, Perú

spa

Modelo electromecánico adaptable para estimar potencia instantánea en equipos mineros eléctricos

Lukas Gleisner, Diego Troncoso-Kurtovic, Jorge García-Bustos, Bruno Masserano, Ricardo Salas-Espiñeira, Vicente Pinochet, Francisco Jaramillo-Montoya, Ángela Flores, Luis Orellana, Marcos Orchard y Javier Ruiz-del-Solar, Universidad de Chile; Gonzalo Monsalve y Gonzalo Ramírez, Codelco, Chile

spa

An integrated framework for strategic mine planning and multimine optimization

Isabella Buitrago, Dassault Systèmes, Colombia; Magdiel Alfaro, Solaer, Chile; Olga Reshetnikova, Dassault Systèmes, Brazil; and José González, Dassault Systèmes, Chile

11:40

spa

Ciberseguridad: encriptación cuántica (APQ)

José Uzcategui y Fernando Torres, NTT DATA, Chile

spa

Enabling continuous operation of battery-electric LHDs with trolley-assisted charging

Lukas Gleisner, Diego Troncoso-Kurtovic, Jorge García-Bustos, Bruno Masserano, Ricardo Salas-Espiñeira, Vicente Pinochet, Francisco Jaramillo-Montoya, Ángela Flores, Luis Orellana, Marcos Orchard y Javier Ruiz-del-Solar, Universidad de Chile; Gonzalo Monsalve y Gonzalo Ramírez, Codelco, Chile

spa

De modelos predictivos a decisiones operacionales: implementación de LM-ORION en la planta concentradora Candelaria

René Quezada, Adolph Möller, Luis Ayala, Diego Rojas y José Aguirre, Distrito Candelaria, Lundin Mining, Chile

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12:30-14:00

Plenary Session 1

BALLROOM A & B

BALLROOM A & B

Plenary Session 1

12:30

spa

Technology, automation, and artificial intelligence - enhancing value in safety and productivity

José Ramón Abatte, Corporate Manager Technology and Digitalization, Codelco, Chile

13:00

spa

AI pays off

Jaime Rebolledo, Director - Mining Services, NTT Data Chile

13:30

spa

Innovation under pressure: accelerating digital transformation for safer and more sustainable mining

Luis Sánchez Pastor, Head of Innovation, GoldFields, Perú

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15:30-17:10

Technical Sessions

BALLROOM A, B & C

BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 19

Session 19: Computer Vision & Intelligent Monitoring

Session 20

Session 20: Smart Mining Equipment

Session 21

Session 21: Digital Twins & Optimization

15:30

spa

Implementación de modelo de video analítica para monitoreo de pilas de lixiviación en División Chuquicamata

Francisca Miranda, Camila Albornoz, Diego Vergara, Mauricio Pozo, División Chuquicamata, Codelco, Chile; Juan Pablo Hasche, Martín Campos y Camilo Menares, Casa Matriz, Codelco, Chile

spa

Cálculo de metas operacionales basado en percentiles a partir de datos de sistemas anticolisión

Jecar Arroyo, Hexagon, Chile; Hugo Gonçalves, Arthur Franca y Ruda Martins, Hexagon, Brasil

eng

Model-agnostic predictive analytics and multi-indenture availability optimization for mining

Veronica Gacitua, Ribeeon, USA; and Claudio Gacitua, InnovaEngine, USA

15:50

eng

To be confirmed

Speaker to be confirmed

spa

Integrated system for automated dam failure detection and siren activation

Pâmela Leite and Anderson Fernandes, Geomin Tecnologia, Brazil

prt

Digital twin and virtual commissioning for mining stacker/reclaimer projects

José da Silva and Leopoldo Naves, Automaton, Brazil; and Sergio Campana, Rockwell Automation, Chile

16:10

eng

Q-Learning for adjusting silo fill rates in tripper car scheduling at ore processing plant

Lucas Reis and Luciano Cota, Vale, Brazil; and Marcone Souza, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Brazil

spa

Optimización del proceso de medición de pozos mediante tecnología radar en operaciones de voladura

Jorge Álvarez, Juan Arenas y Martín Peña, Enaex, Chile

spa

Optimización conjunta de mezcla diaria y flota CAEX mediante MILP e IA para maximizar el cobre fino recuperable

Cristóbal Marín y Eduardo Conesa-Pietscheck, Trytopo.ai, Chile

16:30

eng

Artificial intelligence in railway systems: computational optimization for efficient monitoring

Luísa Ferreira, Thomás Pinto and Gustavo Pessin, Instituto Tecnológico Vale, Brazil; and Francisco Diniz, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil

spa

De captura manual a robótica para datos geológicos en Túnel Correa

José Manuel Ortiz, Francisco Zapata y Pablo Araya. Kinamics Robotics SpA, Chile

spa

Gryphon: plataforma con IA para minería

Roberto Fustos, Trinidad Toro y Jean Navarrete, Universidad de Concepción, Chile

16:50

prt

GET loss detection system pilot: AI-driven crusher protection at Salobo Copper Mine

Yan Oliveira, Weir Motion Metrics, Brazil; and Adriano Xisto, Vale, Brazil

spa

Managing grade variability in heterogeneous deposits using XRF sensors

Álvaro Araya y Valeria Osorio, MineSense Technologies, Chile

spa

Application of digital twin technology for enhanced operational efficiency in mine projects

Brady Hostetler, Honeywell,USA

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17:50-19:10

Technical Sessions

BALLROOM A, B & C

BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 22

Session 22: Autonomous Mining Systems

Session 23

Session 23: Operational Innovation & Industrial Communications

Session 24

Session 24: Industrial Data, AI & Process Optimization

17:50

spa

Wiraq: scoop semiautónomo

Adolfo Merca, Alessandra Mandriotti y Andrea Quevedo, Alpayana, Perú

spa

A Data-driven approach to the electroleaching treatment of waste streams in the WATERPROOF project

Guillermo Pozo, Carmen del Rio, Eider Martin, Maider Azpeitia, Ainhoa Unzurrunzaga, Javier Nieto and María Fernandez, Tecnalia, Spain

eng

Integrated IoT and cloud analytics architecture for geotechnical monitoring

Yaser Alsakaji, Willian Barbao, and Charleston Bezerra, Intelltech Intelligent Technologies, Brazil

18:10

prt

Aplicando gestión integrada y digital en activos de minería

David Elio y Luca Diederichsen, Accenture, Brasil

spa

Energy-efficient pump dispatch and continuous monitoring in a mine water pipeline

Pablo Vergara, Pablo Monsalve and Gerson Bastos, Ausenco, Chile

eng

Mapping data fragmentation costs to digital twin investment viability in mining

Guilherme Klein and Tadeu Martins, Siemens, Brazil

18:30

spa

StabCrown: plataforma digital para estabilidad de pilares corona

Gonzalo Bouldres, Felipe Cancino, Leticia Campos y Daniel Alvarado, Universidad de Atacama, Chile

eng

AI-driven physics-based framework for hydrodynamic journal bearing analysis

Adesh Kumar Tomar, Department of Mechanical and Metallurgical Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Chile

eng

A machine learning approach for fault detection in hydraulic cylinders

Niliken Silva, Vale, Brazil; Luísa Ferreira, Thomás Pinto and Gustavo Pessin, Instituto Tecnológico Vale, Brazil; and Francisco Diniz, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil

18:50

spa

Transformadores digitales en minería: de la monitorización a la gestión de flota basada en riesgo

Marcelo Ulloa, Rhona, Chile y Estevan Bravo, Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen, Brasil

spa

Gestión inteligente de flota con sistema Dispatch C4M (TBC)

Adolfo Merca, Gerardo Ávalos y Aldair Buleje, Alpayana, Perú

spa

Digitalización del control de caliza liberada en operación multi-rajo

Jordán Castro e Ignacio Soto, Datamine, Chile

Technical & Social Program

Monday, September 04

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08:10-10:00

Technical Sessions

BALLROOM A, B & C

BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 25

Session 25: Applied Artificial Intelligence III

Session 26

Session 26: Technological Innovation for Operational Excellence

Session 27

Session 27: Process Control & Optimization II

08:10

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Daily update

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Daily update

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Daily update

08:20

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REx: Chatbot experto en reología para análisis avanzado y soporte operativo en tiempo real

Sebastián Haristoy, Jonathan Venegas y Rodrigo Balboa; Konatec, Chile

eng

Digital product thinking as a strategy for PPM platform adoption in mining capital projects

Priscila Lobo Ferreira, Vale, Brazil

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Optimizing maintenance strategies for geotechnical monitoring systems using NSGA-II

Giovanna Rocha and Marília Melo, Vale, Brazil, and Homero Castro, Thaís Menegaldi and Michel Bessani, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil

08:40

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Plataforma de inteligencia operacional para soporte de decisión en minería

Eduardo Riquelme, Andritz, Chile

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Caso de éxito de gemelo digital en planta de tostación

Diego Jaques y Sandy Ramirez, Kairos Mining, Rodrigo Diaz, Ministro Hales, Codelco; Jonathan Aqueveque, Codelco

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Application of advanced control performance monitoring in an acid plant: a case study in Caletones smelter

Jonhatan Barriga, Accenture, Chile; Marcelo Green and Felipe Retamales, División El Teniente, Codelco, Chile; Aldo Bonomelli, Casa Matriz, Codelco, Chile; and Rodrigo Vega, Schneider Systems Chile

09:00

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SIRIEMA: a scalable industrial computer vision framework for mining operations

Rodrigo Paiva, Brenda Moura, Álvaro Martins, Ralf Filho, Tiago Wirtti, Claudio Ramalho and Vitor Ohnesorge, Vale; Rodrigo Mendes, Delloitte, Brazil; Rodrigo Fardin, Mogai; and Caio Carletti, Tata Consultancy Services, Brazil

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AI for rock fragmentation, prediction and drill-blast optimization in open pit mining

Ana Salazar, Universidad Central del Ecuador

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Leveraging equipment performance data to enhance uncertainty-aware mine planning

Sylvester Avane, Angelina Anani and Nathalie Risso, University of Arizona, USA

09:20

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Improving loading-cycle performance and safety with computer vision-based operational analytics

Sergio Lagos, Jorge Skeet, Manuel Zamorano and Sebastián Vergara; PSINet, Chile

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IA + Blockchain para capturar el premium ESG en mercados internacionales y aumentar ROI del cobre

Serrana Verges, AmbioTeck, Chile

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Cyclone operating patterns as a driver of particle size uniformity and metal production

Rodrigo Bruna, Alejandro Ramos, Robert Maron and Alejandro Jaque, CiDRA Minerals Processing, Chile

09:40

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Centro integrado de operaciones División Radomiro Tomic

Roxana Pinto, Manuel Acuña y Marcos Cifuentes, Codelco, Chile

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Closed-loop energy-aware digital twin for trolley-assisted CAEX haulage

Priscila Alves and Víctor Baeza, NTT DATA, Chile

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Metallurgical accounting in a large production chain

Italo Figueiredo and Jedson Alessandro Damasceno, Samarco Mineração, Brazil; William Barbosa and Paulo Sérgio de Oliveira, TAGNA Tecnologia, Brazil

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10:40-12:00

Technical Sessions

BALLROOM A, B & C

BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 28

Session 28: Computer Vision, AI & Robotics

Session 29

Session 29: Industrial Data & Connected Systems

Session 30

Session 30: Smart Equipment & Automation

10:40

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Smart F80: detección de granulometría con IA

José Criado, Jesús Acuña y Piero Zela, Alpayana, Perú

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Diagnóstico del greide en vías de acarreo mediante datos GPS de sistemas de seguridad vehicular

Hugo Gonçalves, Arthur Franca, Ruda Martins y Sergio Junior, Hexagon, Brasil; Anthony Gutarra y Aldo Olarte, Hexagon, Peru

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CAS Nivel 9 en minería subterránea: caso minera Meridian - El Peñón, Chile

Camilo Morales y Michael López, EPIROC, Chile

11:00

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Multimodal AI and quadruped robotics for conveyor belt inspection in mining

Mauricio Ramírez, SK Godelius, Chile

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Convergencia OT-IT en minería LATAM: integración de datos geotécnicos para operaciones seguras y eficientes

Charleston De Oliveira, Filipe Ferreira y Ricardo Marcel, Intelltech Intelligent Technologies, Brasil; y Glendy Suarez, Intelltech Intelligent Technologies, Chile

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To be confirmed

Speaker to be confirmed

11:20

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Power prediction in grinding using hybrid models and time-series architectures

María José Astudillo, Fernanda Barrera, Cristian Vernet, Matias Mansoulet and Brian Vivero, Molycop, Chile; and Paul Shelley, Molycop, Australia

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Sistema multi-experto para priorización de alertas CAS y análisis espacial de riesgo de colisión

Anthony Gutarra y Aldo Olarte, Hexagon, Peru; Arthur Franca, Hugo Garcia y Ruda Martins, Hexagon, Brasil

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Optimization of swing-angle control in ERS 7495 to improve loading efficiency

Gilney de Freitas, Talitta Marinho, and Aline Campos, Vale, Brazil

11:40

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Framework de continuidad operacional para medición leyes basado en capa física y virtual

César Bravo, Cristian Leyton, Luis Figueroa, Oscar Hernandez y Mario Vergara, Minera Los Pelambres, Chile

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Monitoreo remoto para la confiabilidad de activos en pozos de agua en zonas remotas: cumplimiento normativo y optimización operativa (TBC)

Jorge Espinoza, Emerson, Costa Rica

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Evaluation of feed rate control adjustments for reducing average truck dumping time

Camila Ribeiro, Mateus Filipe, Cristiano Citi and Jackson Sousa Silva, Vale, Brazil; and Vinicius Ferreira, IHM Stefanini, Brazil

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12:50-14:10

Plenary Session 2

BALLROOM A & B

BALLROOM A & B

Plenary Session 2

12:50

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Digital ecosystems in mining: connecting data, people, and operations across the value chain

Sofía Castillo, Digital Systems Manager Latam, Teck Resources, Chile

13:20

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Designing digital operations from day one: OT architecture for next-generation mining projects

Jorge García, Operational Technology Manager, Vicuña, Argentina

13:50

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Tecnología en minería de baja ley: cómo la innovación con sentido redefine la creación de valor

Rodrigo Bilbao La Vieja, Manager IT and Digital Transformation, Sierra Gorda SCM, Chile

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15:50-16:50

Technical Sessions

BALLROOM A, B & C

BALLROOM A
BALLROOM B
BALLROOM C
Session 31

Session 31: Industrial Data & Connected Systems II

Session 32

Session 32: Remote Operations

Session 33

Session 33: Mining Electrification Infrastructure

15:50

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Integration of ore traceability and advanced analytics for sulfuric acid optimization at DGM

Manuel Vargas, Rodrigo Ibaceta, Eric Véliz; Gabriela Mistral, Codelco; Javiera Corrales, Felipe Santibañez, Eduardo Aguilera and Anttony Delacruz, Codelco, Casa Matriz, Chile

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Application of digital tools in engineering of records: experiences in tailings storage facility management

Consuelo Rodríguez, Abraham Figueroa, German Toledo y Wolfgang Wachtendorff, Arcadis, Chile

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Electrical generator selection for islanded power stations

Rene Rossi, R. Rossi & Associates, Australia

16:10

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MINEWATCH: tracking en la última milla

Juan Pedro Gajardo, DMC, Chile; Nicolás Canales y José Reyes, Vigalab Spa, Chile

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De la captura a la decisión: robótica, analítica e inteligencia de negocios para una operación minera más eficiente

José Manuel Ortiz, Ignacia España y Carlo Lobiano, Kinamics Robotics SpA, Chile

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Dimensionamiento de infraestructura de carga para equipos a batería en minería subterránea

Agustín Vilches, Kevin Espinoza, Fernando Urzúa, Iván Pérez, Francisco Jaramillo, Ángela Flores, Luis Orellana, Marcos Orchard y Javier Ruiz-del-Solar, Universidad de Chile; Gonzalo Monsalve y Gonzalo Ramírez, Casa Matriz, Codelco, Chile

16:30

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Implementation of a virtual weighing system for coal traceability at Parauapebas terminal

Vitor Nunes, Taiany Coura, Rinaldo Secundino and Jessica Lorana, Vale, Brazil; and Paulo Sá, SATEC Soluções Industriais, Brazil

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Plataforma de modelamiento y visualización en tiempo real para mejora operacional desde centro de operaciones remoto

Katherine Muñoz, Anglo American, Chile y Joaquín Laínez, TIMining, Chile

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Technological architecture for electrical substation automation system

Débora Martins, Paulo Vieira and Mateus Cruz, Vale, Brazil; Audrey Machado and Maurício Santos, Engineering Brazil

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16:50-18:20

Closing Ceremony, Participants Satisfaction Survey Raffle and Farewell Cheese and Wine

Foyer

Foyer

Closing Ceremony, Participants Satisfaction Survey Raffle and Farewell Cheese and Wine

16:50

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Acknowledgments and Closing Remarks

  • Mimy Mackenzie, Conference Manager, Gecamin, Chile
  • Victor Babarovich, Minería Digital 2026 Program Director; Technological Innovation Consultant, Chile
  • Priscila Guedes, Minería Digital 2026 Chair; Engineering Manager, Technology Projects, Vale, Brazil

Technical & Social Program

Monday, September 04

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Poster Session

Foyer

BALLROOM A & B

Poster Session

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SAG mill operating mode identification and performance evaluation using ensemble clustering

Darshil Patel and Mauricio Garcia-Rada, Asarco, USA

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Data-driven prediction of pipeline head loss for proactive pigging planning

Daniel Fartes and Vicente Sepúlveda, Ausenco, Brazil

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Energy-efficient pump dispatch and continuous monitoring in a mine water pipeline

Pablo Vergara, Pablo Monsalve and Gerson Bastos, Ausenco, Chile

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An integrated approach to simulation and data science in the milling and classification of metallic ores

Tania Garzón, Universidad Nacional de Colombia

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Hybrid ML model to predict concentrate quality in digital mining

Sofía Porras, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Chile

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InsiteXR: remote inspection of critical mining infrastructure using multi-user virtual reality

Sofía Montecinos, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Chile

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Securing the digital mine: a machine learning framework for OT-IT cybersecurity in mining

Pedro Suárez, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Peru

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Virtual validation of robotic trajectories for WAAM fabrication of mining components

Bastián Rivas, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Chile

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Artificial vision for early detection of GETs and granulometric optimization in loading and primary crushing

Edward Rosales, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Peru

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Lean 4.0 in mining: a digital solution for role confirmations and continuous improvement

Victor López, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Peru

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Stochastic and dynamic mine planning: integrating geological, equipment performance, and commodity price uncertainties

Sylvester Avane, The University of Arizona, USA

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Predicting SWRC in Chilean mine tailings with physics-informed ML (PIML) and explainable AI (XAI)

Gustavo González, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Chile

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Evolution of intelligent spectral analysis: from black-box classification to expert-guided frameworks

Angel Aramayo, The University of Arizona, USA

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No-invasive interconnected module system for terrain reconnaissance in CAEX

Javier Villarroel, Universidad de Tarapacá, Chile

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Integration of gradient boosting and residue kriging to optimize copper grade estimation and reduce bias in porphyry deposits

José Tito, Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa, Peru

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Real-time structural sensor-based load distribution monitoring

Dina Flores, Universidad de Tarapacá, Chile

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Energy-efficient autonomous haulage in open-pit mines using physics-constrained machine learning

Arie Herrera, The University of Arizona, USA

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Driving sustainable mining: power BI analysis of diesel-to-green hydrogen transition in haul trucks

Taira Medina, Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa, Peru

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Predictive demand model for electric shovel teeth in open - pit mining

Redy Mamani, Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología, Peru